2009 Dutchmen DenaliProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 Dutchmen Denali, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Dutchmen Denali has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension20
Equipment10
Power train10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2009 Dutchmen Denali recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

2%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-755 · Nov 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 vehicles · 25,972 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 09V-430 · Nov 27, 2009 · 24 vehicles

Risk. TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLE LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 09V-429 · Nov 2, 2009 · 106 vehicles

Risk. TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLE LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dutchmen.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other Denali year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Denali median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Denali owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2009 DUTCHMEN DENALI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AXLE ASSEMBLY ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER LEARNED THE TIRES WERE FILLED WITH NITROGEN, RATHER THAN REGULAR AIR. IN NOVEMEBR 2010, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER HAVING DRIVEN LESS THAN 1800 MILES. LOOKING…
Complaint 10542693 · Sep 16, 2013
WHILE INVESTIGATING SOME DRIPPING WATER, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PORTSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER IS RUBBING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE RUBBING HAS WORN DOWN THE RAISED INFORMATION LOCATED ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THIS TIRE TO THE DEGREE OF NO LONGER BEING ABLE TO READ THE INFORMATION. UPON…
Complaint 10296459 · Dec 19, 2009

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